Black History Month: Celebrating Black Women in Business

Black History is American History and while it should be recognized every month we take extra time this month to recognize and uplift Black women business owners whose vision, resilience, and leadership continue to shape industries and communities.

Black women have long been builders, innovators and leaders. Even in the face of limited access to capital, systemic barriers, and unequal opportunities, Black female entrepreneurs have created businesses that provide jobs, serve the community and foster innovation. Their work is rooted not only in ambition, but in purpose often driven by a desire to create opportunity for themselves and their families as well as attain financial freedom.

From small, community-based businesses to nationally recognized brands, Black women entrepreneurship brings creativity, diversity, and excellence to everything they build. Black women are problem solvers, risk takers, and leaders who redefine what success looks like on their own terms.

Black History Month is a reminder that these contributions deserve recognition year round. It’s an opportunity to be intentional about how we support Black women in business: by shopping Black-owned, giving a referral to a friend, collaborating with purpose, and investing in their growth. Choosing a black owned business means making a choice to support your local community.

At Business Leader Marketplace we are proud to celebrate Black women entrepreneurs and the powerful role they play in moving business and culture forward. We honor their stories, their impact, and the legacy they continue to build every day. See just how much Black female entrepreneurs power our local economies.

Black women are the fastest growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S., with business ownership rising at a higher rate than other demographic groups. - Forbes

Black women owned businesses collectively employ over 528,000 people and generate around $98.3B in revenue. - National Women’s Business Council

From 2014 to 2019, the number of businesses owned by Black women grew about 50%, representing one of the fastest growth rates among female founders. - Forbes